Business travel volume is anticipated to decrease significantly, Forbes launches private members-only clubs and more...

Business travel volume is anticipated to decrease significantly
Friday, 25th April 2025

As a result of recent US government actions including tariffs, cross-border policies and entry restrictions, global business travel professionals are newly navigating a complex and uncertain landscape regarding the potential impact on business travel volume, spending and revenue for 2025.

Additionally, 37% of travel suppliers and intermediaries expect their business travel-related revenue to decline, while overall industry optimism drops for 2025 >>

Forbes launches private members-only clubs
25 Apr 2025 : Forbes Media, in partnership with SpainMedia, opened the doors to Forbes House Madrid, a first-of-its-kind, exclusive private members-only club tailored to an elite global community of entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators >>

2025 Research reveals growing traveler awareness of tourism impact on communities
25 Apr 2025 : The latest data from the 2025 research on consumer attitudes about traveling more sustainably shows a shift in traveler perceptions of what sustainability encompasses >>

Airbnb to show the total price with fees in search results
25 Apr 2025 : Total price display is now standard for guests worldwide and since first introducing an optional price display toggle two years ago, almost 17 million guests have used the feature >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Upsell Like Airlines to Boost Revenue
Friday, 25th April 2025

Hotels have traditionally underused upselling, even though it's a direct way to boost revenue and profit. Airlines like Ryanair can make up to 40% of their revenue from ancillary sales, such as upselling and cross-selling. In contrast, many hotels struggle to achieve even single-digit contributions from add-ons.

This gap shows a huge missed opportunity in the hospitality industry >>

Tariffs and Turbulence: Navigating Hotel Operations in a Travel Downturn
As economic headwinds and escalating tariffs signal a potential travel downturn in 2025, hoteliers must proactively adapt operations to maintain profitability and service quality >>

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